Madrid · AutumnMonth summary
Madrid weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
26% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Madrid in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Madrid in October: 22°C and 9.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Madrid in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Autumn in Madrid is often underrated: 22°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 1°C | 10°C | 22% | 1.3 | 8.1h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 3°C | 14°C | 19% | 0.9 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 15°C | 34% | 2.5 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 18°C | 32% | 2.2 | 11.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 24°C | 23% | 1.4 | 12.9h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ June | 17°C | 30°C | 15% | 0.7 | 13.7h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 34°C | 2% | 0.2 | 13.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 34°C | 5% | 0.4 | 12.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 15°C | 27°C | 17% | 1.7 | 11.2h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 22°C | 26% | 2.1 | 9.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 6°C | 14°C | 28% | 1.7 | 7.8h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 3°C | 11°C | 23% | 1.5 | 7.3h | 5.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Madrid averages 22°C, 26% rainy days and 9.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
October vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Madrid in October
Is October a good time to visit Madrid?
October is an excellent time to visit Madrid (score 7.7/10). With 22°C, 9.7h of sunshine and 26% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Madrid in October?
With 22°C max and 9.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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